Lorio Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06600 Lake Dam Ms06599 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Lorio Lake Dam, located in Mississippi, stands as a vital structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This private-owned dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Standing at a height of 18 feet, the earth dam with buttress core design holds a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, with a spillway type categorized as uncontrolled.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and maintenance. With a moderate risk level assigned, it is essential for proper risk management measures to be implemented to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As a significant feature in the Amite, Mississippi area, the Lorio Lake Dam is a noteworthy site for those interested in water resource management and climate-related activities.
Dam Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Amite River Near Darlington
|
316cfs |
Comite River Near Olive Branch
|
65cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
47cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
306cfs |
Buffalo River Nr Woodville
|
49cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
129cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Lorio Lake Dam